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Defenders Hails Bill Promising Tools to Protect Whales
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Whale CHARTS (Conservation Habitat Analysis, Research, and Technical Strategies) Act that proposes new tools to
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Colorado Announces No Wolf Release This Winter
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced today that it will not be translocating additional gray wolves this winter season, and will instead begin to plan for
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Defenders of Wildlife Announces Sierra Weaver as New Vice President of Conservation Law
Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Sierra Weaver as its new vice president of conservation law and director of the Biodiversity Law Center.
Press Releases
Lawsuit Forces Review of Fishery Impacts on Endangered Atlantic Whales and New Rules to Protect the Species from Entanglements
BOSTON (August 8, 2013) – The National Marine Fisheries Service has agreed to formally review the impact of commercial fishing operations on endangered whales and
Defenders Of Wildlife And Petco Team Up To Protect Coral Reefs And Marine Life; Give Pet Fish Owners Sustainable Choices
SAN DIEGO and WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013--Defenders of Wildlife, a widely respected nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in
"Forest Destruction Act" Slashes Its Way through the House
HR 1526 waives federal environmental laws WASHINGTON (July 31, 2013) – In another swing of the ax to the protection of our nation’s forests, the
A Dark Day for Federal Conservation Funding
WASHINGTON, DC (July 23, 2013)- As the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the FAIR Act, legislation to expand federal-state revenue
New Studies Indicate Protected Areas Needed to Conserve Greater Sage-grouse
New Studies Indicate Protected Areas Needed to Conserve Greater Sage-grouse Washington, D.C. (July 22, 2013) – A new report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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